‘Josh’s House’ – Grigg Place, Hilton

Tired of hearing that sustainable construction has to cost more, Josh and his colleagues want to prove that resource efficient homes can be built at comparable cost and time frames to regular houses.

The homes will be thermally comfortable year round, without the need for air conditioning or additional heating. They will generate more electricity than they use, and will harvest and recycle water. In addition to private garden areas, a common productive garden will supply both houses with fresh food.

What sets this project apart from many others is that the building designs have achieved a higher Star energy efficiency rating, whilst intentionally using conventional building materials and construction methods so they can easily be replicated by industry and the wider community.